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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,263.10, 541,311.45 and 227,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,263.10, 541,311.45 and 227,904.70 is: 341,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,263.10 : 541,311.45 = 227,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,263.10/541,311.45 = 227,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,263.10x = 541,311.45 × 227,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,263.10x = 123,367,423,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,367,423,618.82/361,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,489.14

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